Rhodesian Front

The Rhodesian Front (RF) was a conservative political party in Rhodesia that was active from 1962 to 1981. The party was led by Winston Field from 1962 to 1964 and by Ian Smith from then until its dissolution, and it supported white minority rule in the country. It was in power from 1964 until 1979, when black opposition leader Abel Muzorewa became the new head of state. In 1981, the party changed its name to the Republican Front.